IT Security Ops Manager

About the role

The IT Security Ops Manager leads the strategy, deployment, and operations of endpoint security technologies across the enterprise. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people and program management, ensuring endpoints are protected against modern threats while maintaining usability and business productivity.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage enterprise endpoint security platforms including EDR/XDR, endpoint protection, device control, DLP and endpoint privilege management agents.
• Lead the design, deployment, configuration, and optimization of endpoint security tools across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Ensure endpoint security tools integrate effectively with SIEM, SOAR, SOC workflows, and identity platforms.
• Define endpoint hardening standards, baselines, and security policies.
• Oversee endpoint-related security incidents, investigations, and remediation efforts.
• Partner with SOC teams to improve detection, response, and automation related to endpoint threats.
• Manage tool health, agent performance, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement following incidents.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of endpoint security engineers.
• Prioritize work, manage roadmaps, and track delivery of endpoint security initiatives.
• Establish operational processes, documentation, and KPIs for endpoint security tooling.
• Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and renewals.
• Define the security agents roadmap aligned with Zero Trust and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, IT operations, desktop engineering, IAM, and compliance teams to balance security and user experience.
• Evaluate new endpoint security technologies and lead POCs and rollouts.

Requirements

• Experience integrating endpoint tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms (Elastic, Google SecOps, etc.).
• Familiarity with MDM/MAM solutions (Intune, JAMF, Workspace ONE).
• Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCED, GCIA, SentinelOne, Proofpoint, or CyberArk certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in endpoint security or endpoint engineering, with 4+ years in a lead or management role.
• Strong hands-on experience with one or more endpoint security platforms such as: EDR : SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Carbon Black, DLP: Forcepoint, Proofpoint and Digital Guardian, EPM: CyberArk, Beyond Trust.
• Solid understanding of endpoint attack techniques and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience managing enterprise endpoint environments (Windows/macOS; Linux a plus).

Skills

• Hands-on experience with endpoint security tools.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Experience with MDM/MAM solutions.
• Experience in regulated or large enterprise environments.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $114,100.00 - $194,000.00 Annually
• Additional benefits include:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) including company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

Pay

Base Pay Range: $114,100.00 - $194,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-time